Ejected players/coaches must leave the court area for the remainder of play, and must do so immediately, or else risk even heavier fines/suspensions. In the NBA, an ejection will result in, at minimum, a $1,000 fine; an ejection for leaving the bench during a fight carries at least a one-game suspension as well.
Are players fined for being ejected? How much does an ejection cost in the NBA? There isn't a set ejection fine for all NBA players. Read More...
The average driving distance across all ages of golfers is 219 yards. Golfers under the age of 30 typically hit the ball the longest (238 yards) and distance declines by around 10 yards every ten years. Swing speeds normally decrease as you age and that's where the decrease in yardage comes from.
How far does the average person hit a driver? Here's an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational golfers, according to Golf Digest, average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers. Read More...
Nasty cuts do happen, they said, but with lots of training, teams can get the skate placement just right to minimize pain and injury. It still hurts, but typically it lasts only a few seconds.
Are ice skates sharp enough to cut you? Hockey skate blades are sharp enough to cut someone when swung at high speeds but also dull enough that you could softly run your fingers across without even breaking the skin. Read More...